Often overlooked, the value of a good set of grips should not be underestimated. It is one of the three important points of contact between you and your bike. A good set of grips will offer you more control and lessen hand fatigue while riding.

Race Face Strafe Lock-On Handlebar Grips
The actual grips are very comfortable and provide a secure grip. to date there are two problems.
1. The locking screws sit proud of the end profile so you have to be careful to position the grips so that your hands do not catch the screw heads when moving around the bar.
2. The chrome on the locking screws has very rapidly rusted which spoils the look of the grips and makes me question their long term durability.
29 June 2010

Relieve arm numbness
After around an hour's riding i was starting to get numbness and pins and needles in my hands, wrists and lower arms. My friend, who has been Mountain Biking much longer than i have, suggested i change my grips for thicker, more comfortable ones.
So, after checking out a few sets, i settled on the Race Face Strafe in green to match my Orange 5, they look good, but they feel absolutely fantastic.
I wouldn't have believed a pair of grips could make such a difference to my riding, no numbness and better handling of my bike, absolutely top drawer.
15 June 2010

Top quality grips
Absolutely superb grips, can't fault them. I use these because I suffer with numb fingers using skinny grips, never had an issue with these. I've always changed the OEM grips for these on every bike I've had.
27 March 2016

Thick and sticky. Just how I like it!
For those who likes a thick grip the Strafe is what you are looking for. I have been using a thinner type grip and keep having arm pump so decided to switch to a thicker grip. And it works. No more arm pump and better control.
25 January 2016

Great Comfortable Grips
Great design large diameter sticky grips. Recommended
12 December 2015

Superb
Very easy to fit and with locking nuts at both ends has proved to be incredibly secure, with the added bonus that you know you can remove them at a later date easily with resorting to white spirit!
End caps are neat.
The key though is of course the grip itself: the material has a kind of tacky quality, which is to say adhesive rather than cheap.
I love them.
03 November 2015

Great, but not for me
I have no complaints with the quality of the product and grip, but I find them too bulky and have decided to stick with the silicone foam grips. They have gone onto my wife bike and she is satisfied.....again
03 September 2015

Wide
Wanted some new grips. Read the reviews and thought I would make the purchase. Haven't looked back since extremely comfortable!
15 June 2015

Good grips, a larger circumference than most
These are nice and secure on the bars, and good looking.Some people complain about fitting the locking collars, which are best prised on with a screwdriver placed in the collar slot to ease them onto the lugs at each end of the grips, while pushing them down onto a bench, then its a quick job.
27 May 2015

Good looking grips
These grips as stated are slightly larger than normal grips. Good for if your hands are bigger than average. Recommend wearing gloves with these, the grips seem to be a harder plastic than most
17 March 2015

Lock grips missing!
When I received this item all the lock grips were missing and there appeared to be no end cap. very disappointed and ended up returning product.
28 January 2015

parts missing
Good ,but only came with 1pair of locks had to adapt old locks to fit
04 January 2015

Thicker as desired
Got these to replace my Standard Giant Trance Grips as I thought they were too thin.
I purchased green ones they are thicker and give me much more control and comfort.
Also they look the dogs.
08 October 2014

Great feeling
had some on my old bike. Had to but some more for the new one. Best grips by far. Also thicker, which I prefer. Great in dry or wet. You wont slip off these
05 October 2014

Great upgrade
These replaced the slip on grips that came with my bike and what a difference they make.
First up being lock-on style grips they feel so much secure on the handle bars.
Secondly the material is far more grippy and offers some comfort when rattling over bridleways.
Lastly as they are a touch larger in diameter they have helped reduced the had fatigue I was suffering. So I can really recommend this to riders with larger hands.
11 September 2014

Great for larger hands
These grips are great if you have man sized hands, keeping your hands more open when on the bars taking strain off your forearms. Very durable and comfortable too.
31 July 2014

MTB Bling
Had a bright orange pair which I fitted to my other MTB - naturally when I wanted to bling my new ride I remembered Wiggle.
Great quality products at amazing prices...
22 May 2014

Expensive but worth it
Ok lets get this out of the way first. Yes they are a bit expensive but I really do believe you get what you pay for. I'd worn out my previous lock on grips and was looking for something to replace them with which would offer me a bit more comfort. The padding on these are very good, They really do make a difference while out on the trails. I only have small hands but these are not too large, I actually prefer these to the normal thinner grips. You do get a tiny bit of flex due to the thickness of the grip but this really is being picky and the comfort sure outweighs this. Overall I'm delighted with my purchase and would recommend these to anyone looking for a comfy set of grips
19 April 2014

Big and grippy - and Blue
Nice soft grips, bigger than the norm and look great. Will wear well due to pattern design.
17 April 2014

grips that work well
Use the grips on my mountain bike for about 1 and a half holding up well to all weather conditions.
11 April 2014

Easy to install- but not too comfy
Grips are very easy to fit- lock on so don't slip. A lot of grip however
They really "stick"
Don't feel too nice even with gloves on- May need more time with them, may need to go back to another brand
08 April 2014

Best lock ons I have used to date
Fantastic, simply put you get what you pay for, solid feel, never move and good damping, just superb quality..........love them.
12 December 2013

great grips
These grips look great and feel awesome.
great quality and awesome fit
26 June 2013

Excellent cross-country grips
A friend recommended these grips for cross country MTB use and I am glad I listened. The rummer compound is nice and grippy and the grip diameter is perfect for my large hands. I also am a big fan of lock-on grips for wet conditions: they give you the confidence that the grip is not going to move.
good build quality, easy to install and super grippy.
21 February 2013

Big Grips for Big Hands
If, like me, normal diameter grips hurt your hands then these might be the answer. I didn't get on with the Ergon style grips, but these are great. All-day comfort with loads of control and plenty of grip.
10 December 2012

Excellent handle bar grips, good fit, and no movement once locked in place, enabling you to gain maximum grip of the bars, without twisting.
An excellent green colour, and great comfort, on longer rides, or when thrashing it through red routes.
03 December 2012

Sweet grips!
I have been using these grips for almost 2 years now and they are awesome! I've never felt like I didn't have a firm grasp of the bars no matter what condition I'm riding in.
The only issue i have with these is the bar plug supplied was too big for my WTB bars so multiple sized plugs would be nice.
22 February 2012

I love these!
They feel great in my hands. They are noticeably thicker than my stock Giant grips and I like that. Holding onto my stock Giant grips feels like holding a skinny little stick by comparison. These feel much more positive in my hands and I don't have very big hands either.
The grip pattern is also very chunky and is unlikely to fray and rip away like my old ones did. These should last a while.
If you're still using stock grips, I'd recommend trying these.
26 January 2012

Superb
Look absolutely great, top quality. Once riding I don't notice them at all, high praise indeed.
30 October 2011